A Spark in the Darkness

When Ishmael Harrison learns of the betrayal and murder of his brother, he enlists to fight.

The civil war on the American colony planet is going badly for the Union. Will Ishmael find peace? Or will Ishmael end up another casualty, just like his brother? More

A Supersoldier's Death. A Brother's Promise.

When Ishmael Harrison learns of the betrayal and murder of his brother, he enlists to fight.

The civil war on the American colony planet is going badly for the Union. Will Ishmael find peace? Or will Ishmael end up another casualty, just like his brother?

A Casualty

On his honeymoon, Ishmael learns that his brother Grant has been killed by a fellow soldier. Grant wasn't like everyone else. He was part of the Olympian Supersoldier Program, genetically modified men and women that were thought invincible in warfare.

Vengeance

Ishmael enlists to fight. He promised his brother he would continue his crusade against the enemy. The Ceresian Liberation Army, a faction of secessionists led by their evil Supreme Overlord, was directly responsible for Grant's death. it is gaining ground, winning in the bloodiest war the US has seen in centuries.

The Heart

With the enemies in his line of sight, Ishmael deploys from Earth. He leaves his newlywed to pursue the object of his vengeance. Grant's blood is spilt, and his shadow looms over Ishmael, struggling to overwhelm him.

This high-stakes, do-or-die action adventure is the first in the Civil Tribulation series by Adam S. Furman.

Ishmael's quest for revenge began in the rich imagination of Adam Furman, an author born and raised in Illinois. Like many boys growing up in the nineties, Adam was inspired by the resurgence of video games into popular culture. It was during this same time Adam grew interested in the Star Wars franchise. Both the original movie trilogy and novels such as Shadows of the Empire fueled his interest in fantasy and science-fiction.

High school introduced Adam to the world of love, and it was then he began his relationship with his future wife, who continues to be a support and inspiration through all his work.

During his undergraduate career at NIU, Adam channeled his love of being creative into a reinvigorated respect of reading and writing.

After graduating from Northern Illinois University College of Law, Adam was blessed with two children. At once. He somehow finds time to continue his writing, reading, and creativity.